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Both teachers and students love these unique and challenging critical thinking activities for The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. Students will make three wishes of their own → then consider what their consequences might be. They will also rewrite the ending, compare the story to a film, and much more.
This packet includes a variety of engaging, literary elements-aligned activities and worksheets for students. Check it out:
⭐ Teaching Slides – Introduce the story and W.W. Jacobs, then guide your students through a successful first read.
⭐ Plot Diagram – Can your students complete a plot diagram for The Monkey’s Paw? Note: this one is tricky!
⭐ Make Three Wishes – Students will make three wishes and consider the consequences of each wish.
⭐ Rewrite the Ending – Have students take the story down a different path by tweaking the ending – or continuing the story!
⭐ Research Superstitions – Take the superstition theme a step further and have students research specific superstitions. What does it mean? Where did it originate?
⭐ Compare & Contrast – Watch a film adaptation of The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs and compare it to the short story. Add another layer by watching a third version and comparing all three!
⭐ Thank You Letter – Sneak in some theme work by asking students to write the short story a thank you letter – thanking it for teaching them a specific lesson.
This bundle of activities for The Monkey’s Paw offers flexibility with both print and digital options, making it easy to use for different instructional styles!
Plus, you’ll receive editable files, making it easy for you to differentiate or customize these Monkey’s Paw activities as needed!
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Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):
RL.6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5
RL.7.1, 7.2, 7.3
RL.8.1, RL.8.2
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